"domino" by Haiden Henderson captures the ache of staying in a relationship that has already gone cold. The closeness is physical but hollow, and the loneliness feels sharper because the other person is still right there. Fighting becomes the only way to feel connected, even though it hurts. The repeated image of falling like a domino when the other pulls away makes the dependence painfully clear: every retreat knocks them down. It ends in a desperate plea for one more convincing kiss and a night of being held, knowing the end is already certain.
domino Lyrics by Haiden Henderson
I’ve been a little bit lonely
Even though you’re by my side
I can feel it isn’t right with you
(Two, three, uh)
Late drive
We used to have so much say
But this time
I can’t read what’s written on your face
From all-night FaceTimes
Talking shit about your mother
Brand-new friend group
Tell Savannah stay out of it
Right now, we’re not friends, but I know one day we’ll be lovers again, again
Even if it isn’t true, I love the way it sounds in my head, my head
I’ve been a little bit lonely
Even though you’re by my side
I can feel it isn’t right with you
You make me feel lonely
And I hate it when we fight
But it’s just my only time with you
Tell me you’ll miss me
Make it convincing
Tell me you’ll keep me in your life
It’s over, I know it
But I need you tonight
Tell me you’ll miss me
Lean in to kiss me
Even if it doesn’t feel right
I just need you tonight
So hold me
I’ve been a little bit lonely
Even though you’re by my side
I can feel it isn’t right with you
You make me feel lonely
And I hate it when we fight
But it’s just my only time with you
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
Right now, we’re not friends, but I know one day we’ll be lovers again, again
Even if it isn’t true, I love the way it sounds in my head, my head
Been a little bit lonely (You pull away, I domino)
Even though you’re by my side (You pull away, I domino)
I can feel it isn’t right with you (You pull away, I domino)
You make me feel lonely (You pull away, I domino)
And I hate it when we fight (You pull away, I domino)
But it’s just my only time with you (You pull away, I domino)
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
You pull away, I domino
